Ingredients We Avoid

Vegan Divine is dedicated to demonstrating the highest of ethics by carefully selecting natural vegan products that are cruelty-free (have never been tested on animals) and do not contain potentially harmful chemicals. Avoiding many commonly found ingredients in food and personal care items that could be considered toxic and degenerative in health, Vegan Divine provides unique vegan gifting solutions. With the basic understanding of a vegan lifestyle, Vegan Divine does not support gift items that contain beeswax, leather, wool, silk or fur.

VEGAN DIVINE AVOIDS THE FOLLOWING IN FOOD PRODUCTS:

All forms of animal ingredients such as meats (including fish), dairy, eggs, gelatin, rennet, casein, honey, whey, royal jelly, lactic acid from animals, lactose, oleic acid, stearic acid and bone-char-processed sugars.

Vegan Divine does not recommend individuals with severe allergies to nuts, eggs, dairy, or other ingredients to consume their products. Although all of the products featured in their gifts and gift baskets are made with 100% vegan ingredients, many products are manufactured commercially on shared machinery or in shared facilities, where there remains a possibility of minute amounts of allergen ingredients (even when machinery is thoroughly cleansed between production runs) that can surface in the products. If allergen ingredients are a concern when selecting a gift for a recipient, please feel free to contact Vegan Divine for information and alternative options for substitution.

Striving to include organic, fairly traded and sustainably harvested products, Vegan Divine also supports ingredient content that is simply natural. Coming from a place of integrity, Vegan Divine fully discloses the ingredient make-up of every product featured in their premier gifts.

VEGAN DIVINE AVOIDS THE FOLLOWING IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS:

Sulfates
Synthetic surfactants used to create foam in detergents causing allergenic reactions. FDA is keeping a close eye on the possibility of these substances becoming cancer causing agents. Sulfates have been known to harm marine life and the environment. Examples include: sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, sodium cocosulfate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate and so on.

Parabens
Known as highly toxic and industrial grade chemicals, they are used as preservatives (microbial growth inhibitors) in products to extend their shelf lives. Widely known to cause allergenic effects such as rashes, these chemicals have been documented by the EPA to have negative effects on endocrine hormonal functioning. Examples include: methyl, propyl, ethyl, butylparabens.

Glycols
Chemical and petroleum based solvents likened to industrial anti-freeze are used as humectants (substances that attract moisture) and are found in an over-whelming number of products. Again, are found to cause toxic and allergenic outcomes. Examples include: propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and phenoxyethanol. Other solvents that are part of this family such as paraffins or acetone and hexane, could be classified as neurotoxins and pulmonary irritants.

Synthetic/Artificial Colors/Dyes:
Mostly used by companies to add to the visual appeal of the product as well as to conceal the natural look of cosmetics, lotions, creams, conditioners and many other personal care products. Primarily derived from coal tar, these chemical dyes are read by the consumer as carmine, FD&C or D&C with a numeric value following it. For example, D&C Blue No. 2. These coloring agents could lead to toxic effects of carcinogenicity.

Synthetic/Artificial Fragrances/Parfume:
Often labeled as “fragrance”, these synthetics are linked with causing an assortment of problems for the human body. As these chemical pleasers are not naturally obtained, where no harmful methods were used to extract the scents, these synthetic fragrances are used to hide the often unbearable odors of other chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Synthetically derived fragrances can lead to asthma, depression, hyperactivity, headaches, seizers, vomiting, dizziness, skin rashes and irritation and more. Examples include: the word “natural fragrance or parfum,” berry, mango, coconut, honeysuckle, peach, plum fragrances… and others like vanillin, methyl acetate (apple fragrance). It is encouraged that products utilizing essential oils provide aromatic infusions that the body’s DNA can gently and beneficially absorb.

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS WE AVOID:

Formaldehydes - probable carcinogens that can irritate skin and the respitory tract

Imdazolidinyl Urea/Diazolininyl Urea/Germall - preservatives often used as a secondary choices to parabens

Petrolatum/petroleum jelly - a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons

Acetate - a chemical solvent that holds toxic vapors

PVP/VA - found in hair sprays, mascara and other cosmetics… potentially toxic

Diethanolamine (DEA) - cancer causing petroleum based compound

Beeswax - derived from honeybee hives…obtaining process can cause harm to bees

Carmine - natural reddish coloring that is derived from dried female cochineal beetles and often times used to add color in lip glosses, lipsticks and other cosmetics

Lanolin - yellowish grease, fat, or wax that is taken from wool-bearing animals; can be used as waterproofing substance (waxes), ointment for the skin (in oils) or raw materials such as shoe polish

Thank you for taking the time to review this information. The information provided above is for your reference only. Vegan Divine does not claim to have all the answers when it comes to unnatural ingredients. Please use your own discretion when deciding what product is right for you as there are many questions surrounding the chemicals listed above. At Vegan Divine, we avoid carrying products that contain these questionable ingredients, whether potentially hazardous or harmless. Vegan Divine has carefully selected their products in hopes that you will enjoy the many natural ingredients that the founders themselves have come to appreciate.